Delving deep into the evolution of footy shorts, this book traces their transformation from a simple piece of sportswear to a symbol of identity, community, and fashion. With fascinating insights into the influence of legendary players, technological advancements, and shifting cultural attitudes, this comprehensive account celebrates the enduring impact of footy shorts on the world of rugby league.
Robbie Petty's life covered a long period of time: from the 1890s through the second half of the twentieth century. The events she witnessed - and those in which she participated - portray life at the time and provide lessons applicable for today. Robbie's life, while seemingly normal, was filled with devastating personal loss and the rewards of unexpected love, leading her to strongly believe, "Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow."
Robbie is lonely at home with his parents in the Port of Arlen, his father is strict, his school is brutal and he lives in a world of his own, an imaginary place in which he is a detective, finding out secrets. When he gets a pair of binoculars, this world expands to show him a place full of shadows, of mysteries and of menace. He has to face difficult challenges, fight for what he thinks is right and stay loyal to those he loves.
Once in a while a book is produced that captures the energy and spirit of the world of rock. Somebody Someday was published to massive popular and critical acclaim in September 2001. It shot straight to No 1 in the bestseller lists and proceeded to spend 14 weeks in the top 3. The insight, honesty and humour of the book was unprecedented. The photographic quality and design innovation; no more than this pop icon deserved. In short it was a triumph. For the paperback edition Robert P. Williams and Mark McCrum have delved even further into the phenomenon that is Robbie - covering his million selling 2001 album and looking at changes in his professional, family, social and love lives. Dynamically repackaged in a tempting trade paperback and including new photographs, this is a fitting follow up 2001's most successful hardback - Somebody Someday.
Robbie is about to go on an adventure with his mom to visit some of his favourite places along the Irish Loop in Newfoundland. He can barely sleep as he wonders what tomorrow will bring. Will Clifford the Lighthouse Keeper at Cape Race remember him? Will he see a moose? Will they go eat at the Edge of the Avalon Inn? Will they visit Mistaken Point? Will they go to see the whales in St. Vincent's? Robbie's day is filled with many fun experiences he won't soon forget Come join him on his adventure and learn some interesting facts along the way
Robbie is about to go on an adventure with his mom to visit some of his favourite places along the Irish Loop in Newfoundland. He can barely sleep as he wonders what tomorrow will bring. Will Clifford the Lighthouse Keeper at Cape Race remember him? Will he see a moose? Will they go eat at the Edge of the Avalon Inn? Will they visit Mistaken Point? Will they go to see the whales in St. Vincent's? Robbie's day is filled with many fun experiences he won't soon forget Come join him on his adventure and learn some interesting facts along the way
This book has become the definitive unauthorized biography of Robbie Williams, and provides a 'warts and all' account of his phenomenal journey to the top. Covering his childhood in Stoke-on-Trent, his boy band years with Take That (and how he got back with them in 2010), his battle with drink and drugs, his often-troubled love life and how he beat his demons and settled down to become a family man. All of it based on exclusive interviews with those closest to Robbie and with previously unpublished photos from the family archive, this is a must-have book for all Robbie fans.
Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow - together and apart, these two men have dominated the charts for the best part of twenty years. And it is their fractured 'bromance' that has shaped the history of one of the world's most successful bands.Based on years of in-depth research, this authoritative biography uncovers the truth about their tortured relationship. It reveals why sixteen-year-old Robbie idolised the older and more talented Gary when, as unknowns, they were put together in the newly formed Take That. We see how the stresses brought on by fame and money destroyed their fragile friendship and resulted in Robbie trying to take Gary's position as front man. We also discover how far they'd go to hurt each other during a feud that lasted fifteen years and continued to shape their solo careers.Explaining why the two men finally reconciled in 2010, and analysing how their reunion is coping with the stresses of touring once more, Robbie and Gary offers a unique insight into the lives of these much loved stars.
A helpful raindrop finds his way through the adventures of the world. Traveling down the river and learning about what water does and how important water is to everything.Beautifully illustrated and ready to engage young minds
From the sentimental slow melodies of Angels and She's The One to the energetic and jubilant beats of Let Me Entertain You and Old Before I Die, this volume contains all nineteen songs from the great entertainer's 2004 Greatest Hits compilation album, authentically arranged here for Piano, Voice and Guitar. There is a wide range of tracks here which demonstrate his versatility as a performer, including the hit singles from the albums Life Thru A Lens, I've Been Expecting You, Sing When You're Winning and Escapology. A must for fans of Robbie from his Take That Days to present!
The politically charged art of Robbie Conal is gnarled, gut retching, and emotionally laden. Featuring every image in Robbie Conal’s storied poster campaigns, this is the definitive history of “America’s foremost street artist” (Washington Post). A foreword by Shepard Fairey, American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, and activist, sets the scene. Conal's satirical posters of political figures are given richer context as his life story is insightfully joined with art criticism by expert Daichendt. Today honored by museums and arts organizations around the world, Conal hit high speed during the Reagan administration in 1986, when he began turning his grotesque portraits into street posters. We see Conal's life come together at a critical moment to attack issues of censorship, war, social injustice, and the environment.
"There will always be the wonderment of a little boy or a little girl inside each of us." - Santa Claus When Robbie was nine years-old, in the year 1960, he wrote a letter and mailed it. The Post Office never delivered it. Fifty-seven years later, the United States Post Office delivers Robbie's belated letter by dropping it from a United States Air Force weather plane at the North Pole. Creasy the elf retrieves Robbie's letter addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole. Giving the special air mail delivery letter to Santa; Santa delivers to sixty-one year old Robert, on Christmas Eve, exactly what he asked for when he was nine years-old. Robert is physically too large to enjoy the Christmas presents he always wanted but his adopted three young children, Nicholas, Barry, and Kara, are just the right size. Robbie's Dillydally, Willy-Nilly, Shilly-Shally Letter to Santa Claus is an entertaining look backward and forward to that little boy or little girl always inside each of us.
